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Shame, I have only one album from Robbie Robertson, self titled, 1995....

My favorite track........

Robbie Robertson - Somewhere Down The Crazy River (Official Music Video)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4KP9PNSUME4

Billionaires and there ego's, fisticuffs at dawn!

I doubt if either will be able to squeeze own pride/exaggerated sense of self-importance into a cage large enough.

Look matron, will bang your heads together, after a sound slippering over her knee

Former Japanese prime minister Taro Aso, past is littered with accusations of being some what gaffe prone

Taro Aso on Japanese Constitutional Reform: Learn from the Nazis

https://thediplomat.com/2013/08/taro-aso-on-japanese-constitutional-reform-learn-from-the-nazis/

So when Taro Aso was chosen for this diplomatically sensitive Taipei security forum, I suggest that raised a few eyebrows as much as set a few nervous foreign office pulses racing.

However Tso is quite correct in pointing out ........

"We need to wake up now. From Taiwan to the United States and other like-minded countries, it's time to demonstrate our will and determination to fight, and our power of deterrence."

As Taiwan's close neighbour, he said that Japan "should be the first to express our attitude and also to make the message clear in the international community, including China".

"Maintaining a free and open international order based on universal values and abiding by the rule of law, especially in the Indo-Pacific region, is a major issue of life and death for Japanese security," said Aso.

Smith also stressed that U.S.-China relations are, in fact, "at the table" and are currently being negotiated, despite tensions over trade issues and Taiwan.

Given the two countries' shared common interests, such as climate change, infectious disease control and nuclear disarmament and non-proliferation, he expressed hope that their respective hardline standards will be reviewed so constructive dialogue can progress.

Only on planet Smith

They simply don't not politically culturally ideology, in any possible recognizable context

This is just preposterous, farcical, and outright dangerous, the old adage that pacifism fails to resist aggression and tyranny stands firm

Whatever Fumiya Saito is aiming at, the expression on his face suggests he feels hostile intent.

The director of the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute, Dan Smith appears to be on the wrong side of history

The so called "uncontrolled nuclear arms race spiral" began when Edward Teller was characterized as the “father of the hydrogen bomb.”

On November 1, 1952.

That was the starting pistol.

Regarding the perception among Western countries that nations in the "Global South" are "supporting" Russia as opposed to Ukraine, Smith stressed that this is a misunderstanding within Western diplomacy, which can come across as "self-righteous" in its posture.

n order to achieve a ceasefire in Ukraine and prevent nuclear proliferation, Smith thus states that a better understanding of the Global South perspective is imperative and that the United States and Europe should try to achieve greater cooperation with these nations on the international stage

Dan Smith could be accused to being well almost stumbling into the realms of sixth form debate topics.

With all the logic that ensues.

Does it not occur in the 21st century, geopolitical, economic political strategies go hand in hand with the to quote

Trade conflict with the US and the sanctions imposed in 2021 by the EU, the UK, and the US for human-rights abuses in Xinjiang and the imposition of sanctions on Russia were three pivotal moments in the shaping of China’s approach to sanctions.

This fact totally escapes Dan Smith completely.

The pacifist, turn the other cheek appeaser.

If you are going to eat me, save me to last.

Woke?

The film was an unnecessary remake, the humor, the comedy of the first I felt was lost.

The comedy strained falling flat.

Chris Hemsworth was miss cast, so loud and OTT -rendering his character toe curling unwatchable,

The film regurgitates joke after joke line after line from the original move.

Spontaneous in the first, sounding rather forced in the remake.

Jimizo just my opinion that's all.

I fear that “Oppenheimer” will sadly never be afforded a full release.

I cannot for the life of me drag my carcass to watch "Barbie" (and Ken), the genre does little, in fact nothing for me.

I am told from UK friends a clear feminist underlining message is afoot.

I simply could not take such a message seriously from the subject matter, Barbie and Ken let alone pay for the privilege.

I once had to sit through Ghostbusters 2016, my friends Birthday present, I had to make every effort persuading myself from gnawing the seat in front

I just cannot find “Wonder Woman, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem” mentally stimulating

The History Behind Barbie's Ken

https://time.com/6296386/barbie-ken-history/

All the same, I congratulate Greta Gerwig for a reputed box office soon to pass $1 billion in global ticket sales.

Now, however much I whine at pompous Tom Cruise insufferable vanity, Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One is great fun and entertaining I would defiantly wholeheartedly recommend.

I half expected Cruise to pop up in his maverick helmet, still edge of the seat stuff.

I will be watching “Sound of Freedom” soon.

Yamaneko, yes Japan was forced to surrender unconditionally, and were subsequently occupied, some would contend to this day.

My next door neighbor a farmer would agree but doesn't complain. He states times have changed.

I am not sure if the Government of China take away from Japan capitulation will ultimately be a pandora's box that will finally engulf its foolish intent to have ascendancy over every aspect of the democratic will of the region

Dictatorships still exist with weapons of mass destruction to incinerate entire continents within hours.

The Government of Russia has threatened the people Ukraine with nuclear strategic and tactical strikes.

The Government of China with its human rights abuses, genocide, it constant threats to invade Taiwan.

The illegal bullying and insistence that the South China Sea belongs to the Government of China.

The constant threats and intimidation of an entire region.

And still Japan is threatened with the possibility of annihilation.

MilesTeg

Comparisons pale into insignificance when faced with the prospect of such devastation on a global scale.

Japan is a peace loving nation, with a constitution to prove it.

The Government of China has learnt nothing zero from the Imperial Japanese Army surrender.

It is imperative the lessons from the use of atomic weapons on Hiroshima and Nagasaki be fully realized and yes I fully support Japan Hiroshima Mayor Kazumi Matsui underlining message.

it is a heartfelt message of peace and a genuine belief to the cause of nuclear disarmament.

Your point of whether or not Japanese to forget what they did because it was the past; it happened so long ago, is why I suggested that the J education system could review how the next generation is taught Japan imperial expansion that led to the second world war.

This can and should be achieved by educators not politicians or the belief that present day Japan must constantly bend double in countless statements of apology and remorse.

To suggest that the hundreds of thousands innocent civilian lives lost in the atomic weapons dropped on Hiroshima/Nagasaki, whole families, incinerated, tens of thousands to suffer the affects of radiation poisoning into later life, can be justified as revenge is frankly shameful.

The question is what or who North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is targeting, a row of potential North Korean defectors no doubt.

Oh please the cockroach hitch hiking onigiri rice ball wasn't still compos mentis?

Cockroaches are difficult to exterminate.

Resistant to a huge amounts of radiation and fast on their feet.

I am having waking nightmares of onigiri rice balls attempting some form of Hokey Cokey on or around the display shelving, or playing hide and seek in the shopping basket..

The next generation must step up and be counted, activism must end at the ballot box.

Joe Biden at eighty an octogenarian should be feet up pipe and slippers.

Joe Biden legitimately succeeded in the 2020 US Election.

I struggle to understand why?

Ok Donald Trump could be a reason why.

But US politics can't seem to reach within and bring forth any other serious contenders?

Yet in 2024 it could be round two.

Must be a open and honest debate for and by the next generation, so the J youth can decide and understand what drives humanity to such destruction.

The reasoning to why the Peace Memorial Park in Hiroshima exists.

Peace Memorial Park in Hiroshima should be a lesson from Pearl Harbor to Hiroshima/Nagasaki.

Also to a J constitution, the only one of its kind, totally devoted to peace.

No time like the present, long overdue, I would also suggest that J Students be afforded free access to Nolan's Oppenheimer, if they chose to view, with follow up school classroom discussions and tutorials.

The war did not begin and end at the shocking loss of life from the horror of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki…..

Hiroshima marked the 78th anniversary of the city's atomic bombing by the United States on Sunday after its nuclear legacy took center stage when the western Japan city hosted the summit of the Group of Seven major economies in May.

And yet Japan education system in many respects refuses, however harrowing, to fully guide and inform the next generation as to the full histrionics that lead to such devastation.

Hiroshima Mayor Kazumi Matsui must at least acknowledge whilst, quite rightly calling for quote…

"Leaders around the world must confront the reality that nuclear threats now being voiced by certain policymakers reveal the folly of nuclear deterrence theory," Matsui said, adding, "They must immediately take concrete steps to lead us from the dangerous present toward our ideal world."

The political and route map that took Japan into war with United States should be included at the Peace Memorial Park in Hiroshima. Students visiting can take way, why such an appalling loss of life occurred….

 I would like to offer, if JT will allow two links that give astonishing insight accompanied with unclassified documents and evidence.   

Third Atomic Bomb Attack - Japan 1945

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I34pxr23Nhw

Atomic Bombing, why Hiroshima?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=23KO9T6BJYI

Football Rules and Regulations 2022

https://www.theukrules.co.uk/rules/sport/football/index.html

Just 17 FIFA rules, proxy

Actually there are 22 but let not complicate things.

One match at a time, that is all one can ask. touch wood.

I am sure for a fact that Japan values it young people with one of the most comprehensive education system envied throughout the world.

These predator talent and entertainment agencies have to be held accountable for such alleged acts of exploitation. and that leads to appalling abuse.

These criminal predators cast a sinister shadow of a society that genuinely cherishes they young people.

Lets these parasites and pedophiles face the full weight of the justice system.

It is the failure of a duty of care, be that from the authorities whose fundamental task is to ensure the safety and well-being to guard against this gross of abuse to teenagers and children be thoroughly investigated.

Basically that is why we are here today.

For indeed decades, the depraved/sordid allegations of emotional, psychological, sexual abuse of children and teenagers has been able to flourish unabated, because of the structure of Japan entertainment industry hidden, through extreme abuses of power, the offences suppressed.

Now with cynical duplicity, and frankly fake insincerity. they continue to be.

The U.N. Working Group on Business and Human Rights has called out the sexual abuse on children. 

Well the global reach of social media has caught up, and the alleged perpetrators have put the entire J society under a spotlight for all to see, witness.

Perhaps the families of these idols have been complicit.?

Time for a full public inquiry into every aspect of this appalling betrayal of trust and abuse of power.

Nothing to hide?

So ok lets test that in front of a judge led independent commission.

It is sad that Trudeau and his wife have separated.

To call for privacy ahead of a family vacation scheduled for next week, is frankly naïve.

For some many I suggest, watching Trudeau squirm, wriggle on the hook of red top speculation of possible infidelity is front page news

Lunatic, yes payment systems, this my card number system makes me wonder where Japan is leading/heading

Sorry devastating...

This policy is rather short sighted.

Two steps backwards.

After a devasting pandemic, ill conceived. very disappointing.

Look it is best to start at it very base level

How does a Football club make money?

Regardless of gender.

Broadcasting rights

Matchday & Ticketing

Commercial activities

Transfer market......

Similar to planting a tree.....

The roots, Footy economic basics....

Start from here, before gender comparison

How this next US election will be played out on social media will need care thought.

No doubt.

I cannot believe or remotely accept the majority of the US electorate cannot be trusted to weight up there political economic well being enough to make a sound educated choice or judgement.

Ah_so, far to close to the next US elections, the politics is oozing out of every orifice.

Trumps ignominy, or alleged conspiracy to commit insurrection, coup attempt, should have been opened and closed within eighteen months of 2020.

However no charges were never filed.

You can sense a possible cynical waiting game,

Coup attempt?

USA be subject to a coup attempt ,from a golfer with an alleged dodgy handicap and a man dressed up carried spear, with horns?

I have enjoyed films White House Down, and Olympus Has Fallen, neither depicted a fool dressed up carrying a spear with horns overturning or overthrowing an genuinely elected government.

Donald Trump is guilty of no more than being a poor loser, throwing toys of the table.

Humpty Dumpty have a great fall and should be treated as such.

Next it will be Trump in the Iron mask. No kidding.